Health & Safety Specialist

Morey's Piers is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Health & Safety Specialist . Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and sustaining effective health and safety systems and processes including, but not limited to: regulatory and standards compliance; auditing; training and implementation of safety programs and recommendations; and promoting the safety culture. Essential Functions Ensure that the company is aware of the minimum legal requirements of Occupational Safety and Health regarding local, state, and federal laws. Monitor and evaluate current and proposed local, state, and federal legistlation to determine the impact on safety management programs. Keep abreast of changes in laws, government rules, standards, and regulations affecting employee and guest safety and recommend changes to comply with legal mandates. Manage the worker's compensation program. Develop, facilitate, and track (using a Learning Management System), and assess training related to ensuring proper compliance with all internal and external safety codes, standards, and regulations that affect employees and guests. Develop, facilitate, and track training programs related to the maintenance of our facilities and attractions. Develop, train, and maintain the Crisis Management Plan. Develop, train, and maintain Construction Safety Procedures. Administrer respiratory protection, BBP, HazCom, MSDS, OSHA 10, and other required training and operational programs. Develop and maintain a year-round training schedule that ensures company compliance in all applicable areas and strives to elevate knowledge, ability, and compliance beyond minimum requirements. Develop facility and attraction evacuation programs and coordinate evacuation exercises and training with employees as well as local fire and police. Establish close working relationships and coordinate with applicable local, state, and federal agencies. Ensure inspections of facilities, equipment, etc., are conducted to all internal and external standards. Perform full range of safety, health, and environmental inspections for compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local agencies. Recommend maintenance needs relating to facilities and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operating and maintenance conditions. Assist in accident investigation; identify causes of incidents and coordinate actions for correction. Perform safety audits for all company properties, including hotels, housing, etc., report on results, and follow up on necessary remediation. Develop and direct the company fire prevention program and coordinate fire prevention inspection of facilities. Support operations and maintenance as needed Oversee funtions of the First Aid Department. Develop and administer the department budget. Work closely with Directors and Managers in all ares ato reduce liability exposure and losses. Minimum technical requirements include Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Safety & Health, Risk Management, or related business specialization. Current certification as OSHA Outreach 10/30 Hour Trainer. Minimum of 5 years health & safety program management and employee training experience required. Previous experience related to inspecting and maintaining heavy equipment & safety support of maintenance, operations, and engineering is preferred. Valid U.S. Driver's License. Theme park/amusement industry experience is a plus. Experience related to inspecting and maintaining heavy equipment. Knowledge of all applicable health, safety, and environmental standards, codes, and regulations, including fire, food handling, building, construction, inspection, OSHA, hazmat, etc. Knowledge of principles and practices of risk management activities such as risk identification/reduction, loss control, asset protection, employee safety, worker's compensation programs, etc. Knowledge of accident claims investigation. Knowledge of data research, collection, and analysis techniques and the preparation of written and oral reports. Knowledge of budgetary practices and controls. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to sit or stand for long periods. Able to perform physical work, including bending and stooping. Able to walk up and down stairs. Able to engage in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing. Able to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends, during the operating season. Compensation This is a full-time, benefitted role in our Wildwood, NJ offices offering a competitive annual salary of $65,000-$80,000 and benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and other perks. Individuals must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, holidays, and weekends but off-season flexibility and a generous time off program helps to balance peak season requirements. If interested, please email your cover letter, resume, and compensation expectations by Sunday, April 12th to:View email address on click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr